08 Aug Hormones, healing, and a $1 bottle I can’t shut up about
What. A. Week. We’re officially 4 weeks post Spine disc replacement surgery. While I’m not exactly running marathons or deadlifting small cars...
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08 Aug Complete Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy: Separating Facts from Fiction with Dr. Betty Murray
Are you drowning in conflicting information about hormone replacement therapy while your body feels like it's betraying you every single day? You're not alone in this confusion, and frankly, I've contributed to some of it myself by having so many different perspectives on my podcast....
01 Aug I text my surgeon something inappropriate
I may or may not have texted my disc replacement neurosurgeon this week and said, “Apparently you gave me a Brazilian booty lift as a bonus.” Did he respond with laughing emojis? No. But I stand by it. Here’s why: I’m officially 3 weeks post-disc replacement and apparently my...
29 Jul Why Your Genes Are Sabotaging Your Health and How to Fix It with Kashif Khan
Have you ever wondered why you and your best friend can eat the exact same foods, follow identical workout routines, yet have completely different results? Or why the health advice that worked brilliantly for you in your twenties now seems to backfire spectacularly in midlife? As...
25 Jul Back Surgery Update: I’m taller now…but can’t wear heels
I’ve been through my fair share of setbacks. Actually, scratch that. I’ve had a collection of setbacks. Like I could start a museum of "Well, that didn’t go as planned" moments. From my original rock bottom before I ever got into health and fitness, to injuries, hormonal...
18 Jul Back Surgery, Bloat, and a Gummy Worth Chewing
Let’s just say I unintentionally did something I haven’t done in years: I took an entire week off. No podcasts recordings. No meetings. No coaching. No 127 browser tabs open. Just rest. I had blocked the whole week off on my calendar but normally, the...
15 Jul Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Approach to Menopause (Far Beyond Hormone Replacement) with Dr. Chris Motley
Have you ever wondered why your body seems to betray you during menopause? What if I told you that those debilitating hot flashes, sleepless nights, and stubborn weight gain might not be inevitable signs of aging, but rather symptoms of something entirely different that can...
11 Jul Fat loss, Surgery, Toupée, and Nipple Covers — Oh My!
I’m likely in surgery. Yep, today is the day I’m finally getting my L5-S1 disc replacement. I’ve shared a lot about this decision, and I’ll be sharing even more as I recover and retrain my body with the new disc. But just know, if you’ve...
11 Jul The Midlife Fat Loss Shortcuts That Actually Work (No Salad Licking Required)
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Yep, I was literally on stage at Camp Be More when I gave this talk. It was such a full circle moment. The last time I spoke on Chalene's stage, I was nervous, overly caffeinated, and mid-sentence when one of my nipple covers fell right...
08 Jul Breaking Free from Grief: A Doctor’s Journey from Devastating Loss to Helping Others Heal with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara
Have you ever felt like you're "doing grief wrong" because you don't fit into those neat little stages everyone talks about? What if I told you that the entire framework we've been taught about grief is not only unhelpful—it's actually harmful? As someone who's walked alongside...
04 Jul He Was Only 49. I Was 22.
Happy 4th of July Weekend. Before we get into updates and new things for you, I want to take a minute to share something that's been heavy on my mind this time of year. 4th of July weekend has been very sad for me for many...
04 Jul Fix Your Sleep in Midlife: 7 Science-Backed Solutions That Actually Work
Are you doing everything "right" for better sleep but still tossing and turning all night? You're eating clean, moving your body, turning off screens before bed, drinking chamomile tea, and creating the` perfect dark room environment. Yet you're still lying awake at 3 AM wondering...